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Morris College

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Morris College

Sumter, SC · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $20,555 a year

Median debt at graduation: $31,400 (all students)

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Morris College is a four-year college in Sumter, South Carolina, founded in 1908 by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, which still owns it. The 2025-26 catalog lists weekly college assemblies, a Wednesday Bible study, an annual Religious Emphasis Week and a chapel and Religious Center, and every student takes Literature and Religion of the Old and New Testaments.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “O. R. Reuben Chapel and Religious Center (1996) contains a sanctuary for special religious worship services.”

    Source: morris.edu

  • “Men of Morris aims to empower male students by creating an environment that embodies higher education, character development, and leadership enhancement through spiritual uplift, fellowship, and mentorship.”

    Source: morris.edu

  • “Religious Emphasis Week services are held twice daily during religious Emphasis Week, Monday through Thursday and once on Friday.”

    Source: morris.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Bible study meets each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., and Religious Emphasis Week services are held twice daily during that week.

Source: morris.edu
Where do I find community?

The Baptist Student Union links students to local churches and offers Christian fellowship, and Men of Morris offers spiritual uplift and mentorship for male students.

Source: morris.edu

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
34 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.17%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.41%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,172

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (One annual Religious Emphasis Week, with worship services held twice daily.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (Baptist Student Union, Men of Morris (spiritual uplift and mentorship) and a Wednesday Bible study are listed.)
  • Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches): Yes (The Baptist Student Union serves as a link between students and local churches and encourages church attendance.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (An office of the College Minister is located in the Religious Center.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 2 courses (Six hours of religion (REL 201 and REL 202) are part of the general education requirements for all majors on the 2025-26 catalog's listed track. Two courses.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (REL 201 Literature and Religion of the Old Testament and REL 202 Literature and Religion of the New Testament are both required.)
  • Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: None required (The general education list is complete and contains no separate Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course beyond the two religion courses already counted under T1.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Pastoral Ministry and Christian Education majors are offered.)
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 1 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “O. R. Reuben Chapel and Religious Center (1996) contains a sanctuary for special religious worship services.”
      The campus has a chapel and religious center with a sanctuary for worship services.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
BBible and theology: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

73 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Six hours of religion (REL 201 and REL 202) are part of the general education requirements for all majors on the 2025-26 catalog's listed track. Two courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “REL 201 Literature and Religion of the Old Testament 3 REL 202 Literature and Religion of the New Testament 3”
      Literature and Religion of the Old Testament and of the New Testament are required general education courses.
      “The General Education track for all majors is 49 hours.”
      The general education program applies to all majors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (REL 201 Literature and Religion of the Old Testament and REL 202 Literature and Religion of the New Testament are both required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “REL 201 Literature and Religion of the Old Testament 3 REL 202 Literature and Religion of the New Testament 3”
      Literature and Religion of the Old Testament and of the New Testament are required general education courses.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (The general education list is complete and contains no separate Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course beyond the two religion courses already counted under T1.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “REL 201 Literature and Religion of the Old Testament 3 REL 202 Literature and Religion of the New Testament 3”
      Literature and Religion of the Old Testament and of the New Testament are required general education courses.
      “The General Education track for all majors is 49 hours.”
      The general education program applies to all majors.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Pastoral Ministry and Christian Education majors are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Upon completion of the Pastoral Ministry degree program, graduates will”
      A Pastoral Ministry degree program is offered.
      “To prepare graduates for careers as directors of Christian education programs in churches, camps, retreats, and conventions.”
      A Christian Education major is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

75 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (One annual Religious Emphasis Week, with worship services held twice daily.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Religious Emphasis Week services are held twice daily during religious Emphasis Week, Monday through Thursday and once on Friday.”
      Religious Emphasis Week is held once a year with services twice daily.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Baptist Student Union, Men of Morris (spiritual uplift and mentorship) and a Wednesday Bible study are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Registered Student Organizations | Morris Collegemorris.edu/campus-life/activities-clubs/registered-student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Baptist Student Union. Encouraging church attendance and membership, the BSU serves as a link between the student and the local church and seeks to provide Christian fellowship and wholesome fun for all students.”
      The Baptist Student Union links students to local churches and provides Christian fellowship.
      “Men of Morris aims to empower male students by creating an environment that embodies higher education, character development, and leadership enhancement through spiritual uplift, fellowship, and mentorship.”
      Men of Morris is a student organization that offers spiritual uplift, fellowship and mentorship.
    2. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible Study is held each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.”
      A Bible study is held each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (The Baptist Student Union serves as a link between students and local churches and encourages church attendance.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Registered Student Organizations | Morris Collegemorris.edu/campus-life/activities-clubs/registered-student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Baptist Student Union. Encouraging church attendance and membership, the BSU serves as a link between the student and the local church and seeks to provide Christian fellowship and wholesome fun for all students.”
      The Baptist Student Union links students to local churches and provides Christian fellowship.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (An office of the College Minister is located in the Religious Center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Religious Center contains the office of the College Minister and offices and classrooms for faculty in the area of Religion.”
      The Religious Center houses the office of the College Minister.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 0 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Strengths

  • A chapel and religious center with a sanctuary for worship services is on campus, and a College Minister's office is in the Religious Center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “O. R. Reuben Chapel and Religious Center (1996) contains a sanctuary for special religious worship services.”
      The campus has a chapel and religious center with a sanctuary for worship services.
      “The Religious Center contains the office of the College Minister and offices and classrooms for faculty in the area of Religion.”
      The Religious Center houses the office of the College Minister.
  • Literature and Religion of the Old Testament and of the New Testament are required of all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “REL 201 Literature and Religion of the Old Testament 3 REL 202 Literature and Religion of the New Testament 3”
      Literature and Religion of the Old Testament and of the New Testament are required general education courses.
      “The General Education track for all majors is 49 hours.”
      The general education program applies to all majors.
  • Pastoral Ministry and Christian Education majors are offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Upon completion of the Pastoral Ministry degree program, graduates will”
      A Pastoral Ministry degree program is offered.
      “To prepare graduates for careers as directors of Christian education programs in churches, camps, retreats, and conventions.”
      A Christian Education major is offered.
  • The Baptist Student Union links students to local churches and offers Christian fellowship.
    Sources (1)
    1. Registered Student Organizations | Morris Collegemorris.edu/campus-life/activities-clubs/registered-student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Baptist Student Union. Encouraging church attendance and membership, the BSU serves as a link between the student and the local church and seeks to provide Christian fellowship and wholesome fun for all students.”
      The Baptist Student Union links students to local churches and provides Christian fellowship.

Concerns

  • The religious life programs named are a Thursday college assembly (not counted as chapel) and a Wednesday Bible study.
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris College 2025-2026 Academic Catalog (PDF)morris.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-26-College-Catalog-August-18-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “College assemblies are held each Thursday at 10:00 a.m.”
      College assemblies are held each Thursday at 10:00 a.m. as part of religious life.
      “Bible Study is held each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.”
      A Bible study is held each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

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Campus ministry home

O. R. Reuben Chapel and Religious Center

  • Address: 100 West College Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, offices, classrooms

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Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Registered Student Organizations | Morris Collegemorris.edu/campus-life/activities-clubs/registered-student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Baptist Student Union. Encouraging church attendance and membership, the BSU serves as a link between the student and the local church and seeks to provide Christian fellowship and wholesome fun for all students.”
    The Baptist Student Union links students to local churches and provides Christian fellowship.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Men of MorrisOn campus
    Student organization for male students offering spiritual uplift, fellowship and mentorship.
    morris.edu
  • Bible Study
    Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
    Weekly Bible study listed under Religious Life in the 2025-26 catalog.
    morris.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Baptist Student UnionOn campus
    Encourages church attendance and membership and links students to the local church.
    morris.edu

Retreats 1

  • Religious Emphasis WeekOn campus
    one week each year
    Services twice daily during the week, Monday through Thursday, and once on Friday.
    morris.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$20,485
$30,001–$48,000$20,609
$48,001–$75,000$20,727
$75,001–$110,000$21,121

Full cost of attendance before aid: $30,148 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
421
Men and women
Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Men 50% · Women 50%
First-generation students
Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition
40%
First-year students from another state
Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS)
15%
Total students421
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,555
Cost of attendance (per year)$30,148
Median federal debt at graduation$31,400
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
17%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard)
24%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard)
13%
First-year retention41%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$30,614
Application fee
Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS)
$20
Students receiving Pell grants96%

Value index: 21 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Business administration$46,257

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biology, Communication studies, Counseling and mental health, Criminal justice, English, History, Information technology, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Political science, Religious Education, Secondary education, Security science, Sociology, Teacher education, Theology.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business36%
Criminal justice and security13%
Social sciences12%
Parks, recreation and fitness11%
Biology9%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates2%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older17%
On-campus room and board (per year)$7,602
SportsNAIA · Continental Athletic Conference
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member10 to 1
Faculty who are full-time48%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Endowment per student$29,991Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS)
Nearest airport with scheduled flightsFlorence Regional Airport (FLO)About 39 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports)
Town population43,0532020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau)
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreCharlotteAbout 92 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau)
Average temperature in January44°F1991–2020 normal, from SUMTER, SC US, about 1 miles away (NOAA)
Average temperature in July80°F1991–2020 normal, from SUMTER, SC US, about 1 miles away (NOAA)

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault2.610.04
Burglary7.830.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Morris College, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miO. R. Reuben Chapel and Religious Center: 0.0 miMorris College (campus)N0.1 mi
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Is Morris College a Christian college?
Yes. Morris College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 218399
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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